Haley and DeSantis Deny America's History of Racism, Sparking Nationwide Debate

Public Figures, Including Vice President Harris, Disagree and Highlight America's Racist Past

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have both claimed that America has never been a racist country, sparking a nationwide debate.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Whoopi Goldberg, among others, have publicly disagreed with Haley and DeSantis, highlighting America's history of racism.
Haley's campaign later clarified her comments, stating that while the U.S. 'has always had racism,' it has 'never been a racist country.'
DeSantis has been criticized for his efforts to de-emphasize racism in Florida's public school curriculum.
Haley and DeSantis' comments underscore the polarized views on America's history of racism within the American political landscape.